((this is amazing. is this 40k based?))
((Inspired by, not based on. Really, I just borrowed the Genestealers, changed the name (Barely), and made it a PC. Outside of that, there's very few similarities. Also, as most of you have probably noticed, I'm only posting the Status and Evolution spoilers when there's a change. If you'd prefer me to post them every turn, just say so.))
You follow them down to this "eastern lake" thing, and while you're at it, you size up their armor. It's jet black, and not something you're overly familiar with. It looks quite sturdy, though. Their hands aren't covered, and there's a very small gap between the helmet and the rest of the armor, but otherwise, they're entirely covered. As far as being armed, they're each holding a large gun in both hands that you had the chance to get VERY familiar with when a group of humans wielding these things tried to attack your colony. The shots are plasma-based and very powerful, but it overheats quickly and doesn't carry much ammo. At their waist is a holstered pistol that you've not seen in action before, and poking out from the first guard's boot you can see a large combat knife. You'd have to assume that the second guard has the same thing in his boot as well.
As you march down the halls, you come across a scientist. He's facing the other way, and the second guard takes him out with a quick blow to the head with the butt of his gun. The first guard looks uncomfortable with this, but the second seems to be okay with it.